Long-term outcomes of children conceived through egg donation and their parents: a review of the literature

Deliberate injection of hydrocarbon remains an uncommon method of self harm. There is a paucity of information pertaining to soft tissue toxicity throughout the literature. Prompt recognition of the potential ramifications is needed to try salvage limb function. Hydrocarbon toxicity can result in multi organ failure. This case report demonstrates the recommended diagnostic approach, work up and treatment involved in such a case. A 26 year old male deliberately injected petrol into the anterior compartment of his non dominant forearm in a suicide attempt. Multidisciplinary involvement from surgeons, psychiatrists and hand therapists was needed to maximize functional outcome. He avoided systemic toxicity but required an urgent fasciotomy. He required significant follow up with hand therapy to regain usage of the limb. However his long term outcomes were poor with a power grading 3/5 in the anterior compartment muscles.

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Long-term outcomes of Gamma Knife radiosurgery for classic trigeminal neuralgia: implications of treatment and critical review of the literature

Yearbook of Neurology and Neurosurgery ◽

10.1016/s0513-5117(10)79314-5 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 2010 ◽

pp. 232-234

Author(s):

P.A. House

Keyword(s):

Trigeminal Neuralgia ◽

Gamma Knife ◽

Critical Review ◽

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Long Term Outcomes

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Negotiating Compliance in Heart Failure: Remaining Issues and Questions

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing ◽

10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2005.04.001 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 298-307 ◽

Cited By ~ 51

Author(s):

Marcia J.E. Leventhal ◽

Barbara Riegel ◽

Beverly Carlson ◽

Sabina De Geest

Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Cardiovascular Diseases ◽

Patient Education ◽

Relative Stability ◽

Search Strategy ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Long Term Outcomes ◽

Acute Decompensation ◽

Developed World

Living with heart failure (HF) means living with a chronic illness characterized by periods of acute decompensation alternating with periods of relative stability. Improved medical care for patients with cardiovascular diseases, coupled with the aging of the populations in the developed world, has resulted in a steadily increasing prevalence of HF. Rehospitalization rates are high for this patient population. In 20–64% of the cases, poor compliance by patients with the prescribed HF treatment is a contributing factor to hospitalization. This article uses a review of the literature on HF non-compliance, including the prevalence, barriers, consequences, and the long-term outcomes of non-compliance with HF therapy, to illustrate remaining issues and questions. Original studies published in English or German between 1966 and June 2004 identified by combining patient compliance, non-compliance, adherence, self-care, rehospitalization, patient education, and management programs, with heart failure in the search strategy are included. Creative approaches to achieving a true partnership between providers and patients are needed if clinical outcomes are to improve.

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